US Approves Small Nuclear Reactors
Amid rising interest in nuclear energy as a tool for reaching ambitious decarbonization goals, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission will issue a final rule certifying NuScale’s small modular nuclear reactor design, touted as safer and scalable.
Mockingbirds and Bluebirds: Message from the Cap’n
Mockingbirds and Bluebirds are chattering and multiplying in the Cap’n’s backyard. Probably in yours, too.
Shakespeare Heads to St. Mary’s City
The Newtowne Players are taking the show on the road. The theater troupe will present “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in Historic St. Mary’s City from August 11-20, 2022. Tickets must be purchased online.
New Kennel Keeps Military Dogs Close to Home
NAS Patuxent River Security has a new Military Working Dog kennel. Before the kennel opened, the dogs assigned to Pax River were housed at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling more than 60 miles away. With a kennel at Pax, base security has improved its overall readiness and also cut logistical costs associated with housing and transporting the dogs off site.
Hoyer Briefed on Sotterley Project Funding
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer was briefed late last month on funding he secured in FY2022 legislation for Historic Sotterley upgrades.
Save the Date for Naval Aviation Panel
Mark your calendar for The Patuxent Partnership’s next panel discussion with the Association of Naval Aviation Squadron 18. The topic for the September 14 event will be “Naval Aviation Programs Are Soaring.”
Ejection Seat Issue Grounds Some Navy Aircraft
Naval Air Systems Command grounded an undisclosed number of planes last week following the discovery of a problem with a component involved in the pilot ejection process.
Dog Days of Summer First Friday
Pet events and special offers are being planned for the Dog Days of Summer First Friday All Weekend Celebration in Leonardtown.
988 — New Suicide & Crisis Hotline
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership reminds community members that there is a new way to connect to local behavioral health crisis services. Dial 988.
Weekend Events Feature Local Lighthouses
Celebrate St. Mary’s County’s most significant lighthouses during National Lighthouse Weekend August 6 and 7 at Piney Point Lighthouse in Piney Point and Blackistone Lighthouse on St. Clement’s Island, near Colton’s Point.
